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Ode to Edwin Graves Wilson: 1923-2024

For nearly a century, he elevated hearts and minds at Wake Forest and leaves a legacy of goodwill toward all.
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Mr. Wake Forest Through the Decades

A timeline of the life and career of Edwin G. Wilson ('43, P '91, '93)
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As They Remember Him

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Excerpts from Ed Wilson’s Speeches

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Ed Wilson

What happened when we asked Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson ('43) questions about himself? He answered every one. Graciously and delightfully, of course.
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Constant & True: Reid Morgan (’75, JD ’79, P ’14, ’19)

A legacy of truth and joy
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Deac to Deac

A conversation with 'Mr. Wake Forest,' Ed Wilson ('43, P '91, '93), and longtime psychology professor Debbie Best ('70, MA '72)
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Constant & True: Clint McCown

A poet, actor, bouncer, teacher reflects on his start at Wake Forest.
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Saluting a man who calls us ‘to be our best selves’

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Reading Ulysses in Baghdad

Navigating global hotspots, William Roebuck (’78, MA ’82) embraces international service in a diplomatic career worthy of his literary background.
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Rarefied? No.

The humanities persist — and not only in universities.
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Constant & True: Betsy O’Donovan (’98)

The gifts of a tattoo, a hidden curriculum and a struggle
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Unearthing Connections

Four Wake Forest poets responded to an invitation to offer poems, and four Wake Forest artists submitted art to pair with the texts. The result is a virtual, creative collaboration.
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‘Something’s Wrong’

Beth Deuer’s ('96) road to recovery from a ruptured brain aneurysm.
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Flash Fiction Redux

Wake Forest Magazine had big fun a few years ago sharing stories professors submitted when given a creative challenge. Let the games begin — again!
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A passion for teaching

Lauren Jensen ('02) wins a prestigious Milken Educator Award.
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Gooey butter cake and more

Ryan Nusbickel ('96) leaves TV behind for a new career writing children's books.
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From cable to classroom: Melissa Harris-Perry (’94) returns to her alma mater

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